25 Lumbre Hot Pepper Seeds – Heirloom Chili, High Heat

Lumbre Hot Pepper is a fiery heirloom chili prized by gardeners who love intense heat and bold flavor. This variety produces slender, bright red peppers that add a powerful kick to salsas, sauces, and Southwestern dishes. The plants are vigorous and productive, making them a rewarding choice for both beginner and experienced growers. Whether you grow them in a vegetable garden or in containers on a sunny patio, Lumbre peppers bring vibrant color and serious spice to your harvest.

As an heirloom variety, Lumbre peppers can be seed-saved year after year, preserving their unique characteristics. The compact plants are well-suited to smaller spaces and can be grown in pots or directly in the ground. With their high heat level and rich flavor, these chilies are perfect for drying, roasting, or using fresh in your favorite recipes.

Plant Features

• Heirloom chili pepper with high heat level
• Produces slender, bright red peppers
• Vigorous, productive plants
• Excellent for fresh use, drying, and sauces
• Well-suited to garden beds and containers

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Plant Type: Annual (perennial in frost-free climates)
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–11 (grown as annual)
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 18–30 inches
• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start Lumbre pepper seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in a seed-starting mix and keep the soil consistently warm (75–85°F) and moist until germination. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant them into larger pots or harden them off and move them to the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil and space plants 18–24 inches apart.

Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Mulch around the plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize lightly once a month with a balanced fertilizer. Harvest peppers when they reach full color and size; cut the stems rather than pulling to avoid damaging the plant. With proper care, Lumbre peppers will reward you with a bountiful harvest of fiery chilies.

What's Included

25 Lumbre Hot Pepper Seeds